November 10, 2014 MOBILE COUNTY COMMISSION The Mobile County Commission met in regular session in the Government Plaza Auditorium, in the City of Mobile, Alabama, on Monday, November 10, 2014, at 10:00 A. M. The following members were: PRESENT ABSENT Commissioner Connie Hudson NONE Commissioner Merceria Ludgood Commissioner Jerry L. Carl Commissioner Hudson acted as chairman of the meeting and John F. Pafenbach, County Administrator and Clerk of the Commission, acted as the clerk of the meeting. The chairman stated that a quorum was present and declared the meeting open for transaction of business. __________________________________________________ INVOCATION The invocation was given by Reverend Dr. Lugenia Johnson, Pastor of the Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church, 750 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, Mobile, Alabama 36603. __________________________________________________ The following is a synopsis of the comments made: President Hudson called for a moment of silence in prayer. She said a member of our County family passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends, Sunday, November 9, 2014, Joel Christopher Moore, Engineering Department. President Hudson said we are very sorry for his passing and she asked everyone to keep his family in their prayers. She said the Visitation would be at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church located at 1260 Elmira Street, Mobile, Alabama, Wednesday, November 12, 2014, from 9:30 A. M. to 11:00 A. M., she said the Funeral Mass would follow immediately. (End of synopsis) __________________________________________________ November 10, 2014 PRESENT RESOLUTION/COMMENDATION FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT/COLLETTE KING The following is a transcript of the comments made: President Hudson: “This morning we have two resolutions to present, the first being a commendation of professional achievement. Is Ms. Collete King here today?” M. Ludgood: “We need to go to her. She’s up there.” C. Hudson “Is she? I just want to make sure. All right. There she is. We will head up…we will go up to you, Collete, with your commendation.” [Commissioners walk to top of auditorium to present resolution.] C. Hudson “Anyone who knows Colette, and I think a lot of the people here today do, knows what a wonderful and dedicated employee she has been to Mobile County for a long, long time. And how passionate she is about history and if anybody had ever any questions about history of Mobile County, she was our resource and always has been. Colette, your commendation reads: WHEREAS, it is with great honor that the Mobile County Commission acknowledges Colette King for being presented the Marvin Yeomans Whiting Award by the Society of Alabama Archivists on November 14, 2014, in Montevallo, Alabama. Whereas, the Marvin Yeomans Whiting Award is given each year to an individual, organization, or institution that has made a significant contribution to the preservation and dissemination of local history in Alabama. AND WHEREAS, for more than a quarter of a century Colette King has archived Mobile County’s history by documenting even the most miniscule of facts that would one day enlighten future generations. She is only the third recipient to receive this statewide honor and is the first to receive it from Mobile County. WHEREAS, Colette King has provided invaluable assistance to numerous of scholars and ordinary citizens trying to research local history, spending countless hours developing a rich archive of Mobile County’s past. And whereas by by virtue of her sincere and humble disposition and willingness to go above and beyond when helping others, Colette King has rightfully earned the respect and gratitude of so many. NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Mobile County Commission does hereby proclaim November 10, 2014, as Colette King Day in Mobile County.” November 10, 2014 We congratulate her on being the recipient of the 2014 Marvin Yeomans Whiting Award; and furthermore, we offer our heartfelt gratitude to her for preserving the history of Mobile County. Colette King, your immeasurable contributions will always be a bridge to our past. C. King: “The work I’ve done has just been from my heart…sitting on concrete in the attic of the old courthouse was worth it. I would invite everyone to see the archives because most people don’t know Mobile’s earliest record in the court is 1715. So if you’re doing any kind of historical geneological research, keep us in mind.” (End of resolution) __________________________________________________ PRESENT RESOLUTION/PROCLAIM NOVEMBER 15, 2014 AS AMERICA RECYCLES DAY 2014 IN MOBILE COUNTY The following is a transcript of the comments made: C. Hudson “And our second resolution is in honor of America Recyles Day. It reads: WHEREAS, the Mobile County Commission recognizes the importance of protecting and preserving our natural resources and adopting conscientious habits that would improve our daily lives and bring about a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environment; AND WHEREAS, although there has been a a significant increase in the amount of recycling in Mobile County to date, we must also continue to focus on other initiatives such as waste reduction, composting, and the reuse of products and materials, and purchasing recycled products. And whereas by encouraging businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools and individuals to celebrate America Recycles Day 2014, we can further promote recycling as an environmentally efficient and economically smart habit. And whereas in partnership with Goodwill Easter Seals, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, we will officially open the Mobile County Recycling Center on Thursday, November 20, 2014, located at 7450 Hitt Road. We hope this endeavor would help foster greater awareness of the need to expand collection programs in the County and promote the benefits of recycling in our community. AND WHEREAS, it is important that all Mobile County residents become involved in recycling activities and learn more about the many recycled and recyclable products available to them as consumers. November 10, 2014 NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Mobile County Commission does hereby recognize November 15, 2014 as America Recycles Day. And furthermore it is fitting for Mobile County to celebrate America Recycles Day 2014 and take action by educating residents about the recycling options available in our area. And with that, I would like to take the opportunity to invite all of you out on Thursday, Nov. 20, 1:30 p.m. at our new center on Hitt Road. We will be giving tours, and I think you will be very, very impressed with the whole operation and we’re excited to get that center up and running.” (End of resolution) __________________________________________________ AGENDA #1 APPROVE MINUTES Commissioner Carl moved, seconded by Commissioner Ludgood, that the Board approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 11, 2014. Motion carried unanimously. __________________________________________________ AGENDA #2 APPROVE CLAIMS Commissioner Carl moved, seconded by Commissioner Ludgood, that the Board approve payment of the following claims and payrolls, and the signing of warrants by the President of the Commission: CHECK DATE CHECK # VENDOR AMOUNT 10/24/2014 00299637 ABACUS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1,728.00 10/24/2014 00299638 ACCESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT 713.44 10/24/2014 00299639 AGRI AFC LLC 1,219.00 10/24/2014 00299640 ALABAMA MEDIA GROUP 732.47 10/24/2014 00299641 ALABAMA POWER CO 14,367.33 10/24/2014 00299642 ALABAMA POWER CO 23,020.01 10/24/2014 00299643 ALACOURT COM 137.00 10/24/2014 00299644 ALLEN SOUTHERN ELECTRIC MOTOR 1,294.54 ALLIED SALES AND SERVICE CO 10/24/2014 00299645 IN 515.14 10/24/2014 00299646 AMERICAN FOODS INC 607.45 November 10, 2014 CHECK DATE CHECK # VENDOR AMOUNT AMERICAN LOCKSMITH SERVICES 10/24/2014 00299647 LL 110.00 AMERICAN RENTAL AND POWER 10/24/2014 00299648 EQUI 726.76 10/24/2014 00299649 ANDREWS HARDWARE CO INC 123.56 10/24/2014 00299650 ARROWHEAD SCIENTIFIC INC 392.40 10/24/2014 00299651 AUTONATION 592.88 10/24/2014 00299652 B AND B APPLIANCE PARTS 462.30 10/24/2014 00299653 B AND B MACHINE AND SUPPLY 815.50 10/24/2014 00299654 B B AND T 22,893.72 10/24/2014 00299655 BAY AREA REPORTING INC 200.00 10/24/2014 00299656 BAY PAPER CO 20.28 BAYOU FASTENERS AND SUPPLY 10/24/2014 00299657 INC 25.60 10/24/2014 00299658 BEARD EQUIPMENT CO 696.95 10/24/2014 00299659 BELFOR USA GROUP INC 610,649.55 10/24/2014 00299660 BEN M RADCLIFF CONTRACTOR INC 373,314.70 10/24/2014 00299661 BERNEY OFFICE SOLUTIONS 1,234.98 BEST BUY BUSINESS ADVANTAGE 10/24/2014 00299662 AC 335.97 10/24/2014 00299663 BLACKLIDGE EMULSIONS INC 9,505.89 10/24/2014 00299664 BOARD OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS 22,415.84 10/24/2014 00299665 BORDEN DAIRY COMPANY 1,714.80 10/24/2014 00299666 BRYAN CONTRACTORS LLC 170.00 10/24/2014 00299667 BWI COMPANIES INC 498.04 10/24/2014 00299668 CALL NEWS 682.00 10/24/2014 00299669 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS 377.22 CITY OF CHICKASAW BOARD OF 10/24/2014 00299670 EDU 330.66 10/24/2014 00299671 CITY OF MOBILE 792.12 10/24/2014 00299672 CLUTCH AND POWERTRAIN 1,493.08 10/24/2014 00299673 COAST SAFE AND LOCK 102.00 COCA COLA BOTTLING CO 10/24/2014 00299674 CONSOLID 77.50 10/24/2014 00299675 COMCAST CABLE 14.65 10/24/2014 00299676 COVINGTON AND SONS LLC 217.50 10/24/2014 00299677 CRYSTAL ICE CO 222.15 10/24/2014 00299678 CSX TRANSPORTATION 148.00 10/24/2014 00299679 CUMMINS MID SOUTH LLC 10.00 10/24/2014 00299680 CUSTOM DESIGNS 190.00 10/24/2014 00299681 DAVIS PHD, JOHN